FROM THE PRINCIPALI would like begin by congratulating Year 12 student, Jaedan Calder for recently achieving the prestigious “Queen Scout” Award. Each year only a few Venturer Scouts achieve this prestigious award, which will be presented by the Governor and Chief Scout of New South Wales, at Government House on Saturday, 5th August. To achieve this prestigious award a Venturer Scout must achieve 13 badges in the Venturer Award and then complete four additional awards in the areas of Adventurous Activities, Community Involvement, Leadership Development and Personal Growth. Well done Jaedan, this is a wonderful achievement.

A reminder that our Year 7 and 10 parent teacher night and Year 10 subject selection evening is on Tuesday 20 June and the Year 8 and 9 PT night and Year 8 subject selection evening is on Tuesday 27 June. Bookings are all online. You need to log on to the school website and enter the code number which was posted out to you. If you do not have the internet at home, please call the school and we will organise your bookings for you. We look forward to seeing lots of parents in attendance on these evenings.

As the end of the financial year is now less than one month away, I would like to remind parents about our project with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF). Westfields is registered with the ASF to purchase equipment for our strength and conditioning program. This means that all donations of $2 and over are tax deductible. Your donation goes directly to the ASF who then return your donation to the school. If you are able to assist us in this cause, you can either contact the school or visit our website www.westfields-h.schools.nsw.edu.au for a fact sheet and donation form (via the Talented Sport program link). Our students would certainly appreciate your support.

At the end of this term, Westfields will be changing over to a new finance structure. As this will effect all payments and receipts, a separate letter explaining this new process has previously be sent out. One of the consequences is that before we roll over to this new structure, we require all outstanding fees to be paid. As such I would ask that all parents pay all outstanding fees immediately.

I would also like to remind parents that we are a uniform school. I realise that the weather has turned cold, however, that is not an excuse for students to turn up at school in an array of different coloured tops. Students have the option of the jumper, tracksuit jacket or blazer, all which are reasonably priced and all available from our uniform shop every Thursday. Hoodies or beanies will not be accepted under any circumstances. Parents of regular offenders will be contacted by one of the Deputy Principals.

Our next P&C meeting is at 6.30pm on Wednesday 28 June. Meetings are held in the Administration Block. We hope to see you there.

Mr R. DavisPrincipal

2 June 2017

IMPORTANTEVENTS

20/6/2017Parent / Teacher

InterviewsYears 7 & 10

20/6/2017Year 10

Subject Selection6:30pm

27/6/2017Parent / Teacher

InterviewsYears 8 & 9

27/6/2017Year 8

Subject Selection6:30pm

28/6/2017P&C Meeting

6:30pm

NEW SCHOOL BUS TIMETABLEMinor changes have been made to the services to and from Westfields Sports. Effective from Tuesday 13 June, 2017

Mr A. RogersDeputy Principal

LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS FUNDINGThis Australian Government initiative has been designed to provide financial assistance for junior sportsmen and women towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state sporting organisation (SSO) or national school sporting competition.

The grants for individual applicants will be $500. To be eligible to apply, young people must be aged between 12-18 years and travelling more than 250km to compete in state or national level sporting competitions. So if you know any junior sportsmen and women at your school that maybe finding it difficult to meet the ongoing and significant costs associated with participation at sporting competitions, send them this flyer and encourage them to apply for an LSC grant online at http://www.ausport.gov.au/champions

Mrs J. KennyDirector of Sport

MOBILE PHONE POLICY A reminder to both students and parents that mobile phones are NOT permitted to be used before school, at recess or at lunch times. Parents/caregivers wishing to make contact with their children are asked to do so via the office. 

Mobile phone and electronic devices may be used under teacher supervision where a BYOD Charter has been completed.  BYOD Charters are available from the deputies.

Students found breaching the school’s Mobile Phone Policy will have their phones confiscated by staff. Confiscated items can be collected from the office at the end of the school day. Parents will be required to collect devices on the third confiscation.

Westfields Sports accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged electronic equipment brought to school

Ms D. Zanet Deputy Principal

STUDENT RECORDSIn cases of emergency it is very important that Student Records are accurate and up to date.

If you have changed your address or telephone number, or wish to update your emergency contact person, please advise the Administration Office as soon as possible.

Mrs M. EdwardsAdministration Office

HOMEWORK CENTRE The Homework Centre, based in the school library is available for all students from 3.15pm to 4.15 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school term. Teaching staff are available to assist students with homework, research and study. Whilst attendance is voluntary, students may need to make alternate arrangements to travel home as they will not be dismissed from the homework centre until 4.15pm on these days. If your child requires assistance with homework or is just looking for a quiet place to study please encourage them to attend the homework centre.

Ms A. LeoneHead Teacher Secondary Studies

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PARENT ONLINE PAYMENTS NOW AVAILABLEIt is now possible for parents to make online payments to the school, via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, and can be made via computer, tablet or mobile phone. The payment page is accessed from the front page of the school’s website by selecting $ Make a payment.

At this stage we would only like parents to pay for their child’s school fees. Excursions must be paid by the student at school. For any enquiries regarding the Online Payment process please contact the School Administration Office.

Mrs L. ThomasSchool Administrative Manager

UNIFORM SHOP New tracksuits are now in stock for purchase ($110.00). Jackets ($60.00) and / or pants ($50.00) can be purchased separately

The Uniform Shop is open every Thursday during the school terms from 8:00am to 11:30am.

Mrs J. SticklerUniform Shop

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ATHLETICS CARNIVAL The School Athletics Carnival will be held at SOPAC Athletics Centre on Wednesday 28 June, 2017. It is compulsory for all Year 7 & 8 students to attend. The carnival is for competitors only and students will be expected to represent the school at the Sydney South West Athletics Championships if they meet qualifying standards.

Final date for receipt of notes and money is Wednesday 21 June, 2017. No late entries will be accepted.

Mr D SuchyAthletics Director

SUBJECT SELECTION FOR 2018Parent meetings are being held to communicate everything parents and students need to know about the RoSA and HSC. Subject Selection forms will be issued at these meetings.

Year 10 will meet at 6:30pm on Tuesday 20 June, whilst Year 8 will meet a week later on Tuesday 27 June. All parents are encouraged to attend the meeting with their students. No subject forms will be issued prior to the meeting. 

If you have any questions regarding subject selection and study options, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Barrett, the Career's Advisor Mrs Borg or myself on 9604 3333.

Looking forward to seeing all Year 10 and Year 8 parents and students on the Subject Selection Evenings.

Ms E. RobertsHead Teacher Administration (Timetable)

Stretches to do before training and game daysGone are the days where you complete endless amounts of static stretches just before you play. The new research indicates the best approach prior to playing, is to perform dynamic active movements (“moving stretches”), which allow the desired muscles to stretch out through their full range. This approach has been shown to warm up the muscles and optimise the muscle strength when compared to static stretches (“holding stretch”) which tend to decrease muscle activation. Ideally a warm up should stretch the muscle through its full range and wake up the muscles in preparation for the match ahead.

If you want to learn more about the most appropriate stretches for you, come down to the physiotherapy rooms onsite or give the practice a call on 96043122.

Mr P. KnapmanPhysiotherapist

FROM THE SPORTS DESKCongratulations• 15s Netball - Westfields Sports v Orange HS 22-3, Cheltenham Girls HS 12-15, Warilla HS 30-1, NBSC Mackellar Girls 11-14, Kirrawee HS 19-5, Albury HS 20-11, Elderslie HS 16-7, Tweed River HS 26-5, Castle Hill HS 28-3, Endeavour SHS 19-13, Kotara HS 23-8, The Hills SHS 14-8, Oxley HS 26-4, Whitebridge HS 17-8, Wade HS 23-3 (NSWCHS State Knockout Final 16)• 15s Netball - NSWCHS State Knockout Runners Up• Stan Jones Cup Boys Tennis - Westfields Sports defeated Prairiewood HS 6-0• Floris Conway Cup Girls Tennis - Westfields Sports defeated Mount Annan HS 6-0• Boys Softball - Westfields Sports defeated Mount Annan HS 11-1 (SSW Region Knockout)• Girls Softball - Westfields Sports defeated East Hills Girls HS 17-1 (SSW Region Knockout)• Lindsay Smith - NSWCHS State Rugby League 18s Representative• Trey Mooney & Caleb Tohi - NSWCHS State Rugby League 15s Representative

• Boys Basketball - Westfields Sports defeated Armidale HS 77-29• Puma Cup Boys Football - Westfields defeated Endeavour SHS 16-2• Puma Trophy GIrls Football - Westfields defeated Endeavour SHS 4-0Michael Buettner Shield Rugby League - Westfields Sports defeated Illawarra SHS 28-0 & Endeavour SHS 24-10Chase Stanley Cup Rugby League - Westfields Sports defeated Illawarra SHS 20-6 & Endeavour SHS 20-0• Buckley Shield Rugby League - Westfields Sports defeated Endeavour SHS 30-10• Giants Cup Australian Football - Westfields Sports defeated Thomas Hassall Anglican College 34-12, Hurlstone Agricultural College 38-7 & Thomas Hassall Anglican College 78-6 (Final)• Brodie Clarkson, Martin Fernandez, Billy Patramanis, Sam Silvera, Franco Maya-Valiente Christian Nascimben & Louis Zabala - NSWCHS State Football Representatives• Jesse Hirschowitz, Jack Koutrodimos,Jose Teal-Meson, Zane Cunico, Ben Ogden, Rhys Osmond, James Nikolovski, Louis Zabala & Angelo Kalamvokis - NSWCHS State U16 Football Representatives• Kayla Nakhoul - NSWCHS State Netball Representative• Jade Callander & William Graf - NSWCHS State Hockey Representatives• Liana Smith - NSW All Schools State U16 Hockey Representatives• Stan Jones Cup Boys Tennis - Westfields Sports defeated Fairfield HS 5-1

Mrs J. KennyDirector of Sport

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